The first pictures from the upcoming Channing Tatum film "Fighting" has become available. The first picture features Tatum with writer/director Dito Montiel, while the second one is a shot from the movie, featuring Tatum in the middle of a fight.

In the movie, Tatum stars as Sean Arthur, a young man who scrapes up a living hustling counterfeit merchandise in NYC. With family tragedy in his past and his father keeping him at a distance, this outsider has little to motivate him. A chance encounter with veteran street-fighting coach Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard) leads to a whole new career for Sean. The ensuing bouts get tough, especially with the criminal element horning in, so Sean gets tougher. He will fight to win, not only the prize money but also the unexpected new relationships that are strengthening him.

"Fighting" is Montiel's sophomore effort after breaking into Hollywood with "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints," which also starred Tatum.